Uncle Nearest and Moonshine University
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Moonshine University helped train Uncle Nearest's Distillery Staff
Moonshine University
An Industry Leading Resource
Located in the heart of the distilling industry, Moonshine University offers comprehensive distilling education for all levels of knowledge. Each course is led by trusted industry experts specializing in topics like spirit maturation, botanical spirit development, distillery operations, regulatory and compliance management, and much more.
Analytical Testing
Bourbon Certification
Consulting
Custom Education
Product Development
Sensory Evaluation
Milestones & Recognition
Grand Opening
Moonshine University welcomes community members, friends and family to the grand opening of our educational distillery.
Discovery Channel's Moonshiners Visit
Bill and Josh of the hit TV show Moonshiners visit to learn about legal distilling and flavored moonshine products from Flavorman.
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The First 6-Day Distiller Course
The first edition of the 6-Day Distiller Course.
The First Stave and Thief Society Course
Members of the Louisville hospitality industry attend the first Stave and Thief Society Executive Bourbon Steward training.
Our 500th Attendee!
We welcomed our 500th attendee to our campus.
ADI Lifetime Achievement
Flavorman founder David Dafoe has been recognized by the American Distilling Institute for his "outstanding contribution to distilling.
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Our 1,000th Attendee!
Our 1,000 attendee joins us for a 6-Day Distiller Course.
Pete Kamer Inducted Into Bourbon Hall of Fame
6-Day Distiller Course and Distilling Operations instructor, Pete Kamer, is inducted into the Bourbon Hall of Fame.
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The Best in the Business
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Moonshine's World-Class Team
Clay
Distillery Operations Manager
Jason
Class Coordinator
Lindsey
Registrar
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Learn MoreMoonshine University is the nation's premier educational distillery and the exclusive provider for the Kentucky Distillers' Association. Located in the heart of Bourbon Country, Louisville KY.
Learn MoreStave & Thief Society is the first bourbon certification program recognized by the bourbon industry and the only to be recognized by the Kentucky Distillers Association as its 'Official Bourbon Education Course.'
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Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. and Moonshine University
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Caleb Kilburn talks about his history with Moonshine University and Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company.
The 10 Common Congeners For Spirit Sensory
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Those that are familiar with the process of crafting distilled spirits may also be familiar with the 10 common congeners that are created during fermentation, and honed during the distillation run. Each congener has its own distinct personality, rendering unique tastes and aromas to the finished spirit.